Blancs de poulet a L’huile de Romarin Recipe

Blancs de Poulet a L’huile de Romarin Recipe:

Thank you to Melanie Busby – the winner of Canmore’s French Recipe Contest! Melanie won a Staub Casserole – worth $370 – Congratulations!

Huile de Romarin:

5oz Olive Oil

6 Sprigs of Rosemary

3 Garlic Cloves

Salt to Taste

Put all ingredients in a small pot, heat on low until it’s lukewarm and set aside for 15 minutes.

Poulet:

4 Chicken breasts (skinless)

4 Slices Prosciutto

41/2 oz of Pancetta

5oz of Ricotta

Salt & Pepper

Mix pancetta and ricotta to make a stuffing.  Cut a slice into each chicken breast and fill with stuffing.  Wrap each with a slice of prosciutto and place on a baking sheet.  Pour the huile de romarin over and salt and pepper to taste.  Bake at 400 degrees Fairenheit for 20 minutes.

Serve with roasted potatoes and a green salad.

Serves 4.

Bon Appetite:)

Cbreeze

 

Wellness Mats – The Best Anti-fatigue Mats around!

We have just received our Wellnessmats order in and we have a great selection!

These are absolutely the best anti-fatigue mat around.  They boast a 7 year warranty plus the following:

• Unmatched comfort
• Premium 3/4″ thick
• Edges will never curl
• No-trip 20° beveled edge
• Anti-microbial (by design)
• Puncture & heat resistant
• Stain & dirt resistant
• Easy to clean
• Safe & non-toxic (PVC-Free)

They feel heavenly on your legs after a long day of standing around. We can all attest to their fabulous performance as we have one behind the counter at each store.

They are available in 5 colours: black, grey, burgundy, brown and tan.

They are available in 3 motifs: Bella (as pictured above), Trellis (below left) and in just solid (bottom centre).

In the store – we carry the 3’x2′ size, but they can be ordered in a variety of shapes and sizes.

The 3’x2′ are $140 and are available in-store.

The 6’x2′ are $280 (approximately – depending on US exchange rates) and can be special ordered in.

Wellnessmats have just launched a new innovative product – mat covers that come in a multitude of designs and colours that fit snuggly over your mats – so you can dress ’em up or dress ’em down – depending on the season.

For the first 6 customers – we will be giving away a new mat cover – a gift with purchase to try out!

If you’ve been thinking about getting a new mat and are ready to splurge out on the best one out there – this is the best time to do it! Cbreeze

Lampe Berger – Practical and Exquisite

Lampe Berger is the most amazing line in the store right now.  If you are looking for a unique and exquisite gift for someone who has everything – this is it.

• Kills 67% of Air-born bacteria  – which means these are positively fantastic for destroying the bacteria that is passed around during cold/flu season.  They are also useful to get rid of cooking, smoking and pet odours!
• Made by renowned designers
• Looks beautiful on a mantel piece as a piece of art/decor when not in use.
• Simple to use

Starter Sets are available from $40 which include a small bottle of neutral.

Cheers,

Cbreeze

Sistema Klip It is now in-store!

Although a little late for the start of school, the Klip It Sistema line is a great line for both kids and adults alike! Made in New Zealand and featuring a number of sizes and colours, the line has everything from a sandwich container to a soup and salad container.  All BPA Free plastic and made from lead free virgin materials.  If you are still trying to find something for school that works well for your kids, or if you are looking for something for yourself to take to work for lunch… these are a great product!

Cheers,

CBreeze

Chef ‘n Stem Gem Strawberry Stem Remover

Chef ‘n has developed this super cute Stem Gem – Strawberry Stem remover which works really well getting those super annoying stems out of strawberries.

Although it came out last year, this is the first time we have featured them in the store because of their overwhelming popularity across Canada.

A great new little gadget which, if you love strawberries as much as me… is a super tool to add to your collection!

$10.00 Cdn

April Cornell Spring Linens

SPRING INTO:

April Cornell Patterns:

Madeline Butter, Chardonnay Chocolate, and Rosehip Paisley Ecru

Come in soon for the best selection of our Spring Table Linens.  From April Cornell to Danica Now Designs, Mera and Texstyles Deco we have everything from cotton to polyester and from napkins, tablecloths and placemats to table runners.

We also have a number of really cute Easter table runners that are perfect for that special Sunday meal!

And who doesn’t want to kick winter in the pants by freshing up all of your old tea towels and dish cloths?  Check out our new spring selections!

Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup

The Wild Hibiscus Flowers in syrup are a new product that just came into the store this week… just a little too late for Valentines Day, but I had to feature it as it is so cool!

You can use the Hibiscus flowers to garnish any appetizer or feature it with goat cheese as I did and it is so tasty!  It also goes really well in salads, desserts and most especially… in cocktails.  The recipe below features champagne and would make a nice Anniversary toast, a Honeymoon toast or a Wedding toast!

Available in a jar of 11 flowers for $12.00Cdn or 50 flowers for $48.00Cdn.

Cheers!

 

Wild Hibiscus Royale

This drink was first served at the legendary Dorchestor Hotel, London in 2006; a Swanky hang out for the rich & famous where it remains the most popular Champagne cocktail on the menu.

Wild Hibiscus Flower Garnish
¼ oz natural rose water
2/3 oz Wild Hibiscus Syrup
Mint
Champagne

Muddle mint in the champagne flute & discard (squash some leaves around inside the glass)
Place Wild Hibiscus Flower in bottom of glass & stand upright
Add rose water & some bruised torn mint pieces
Top with Champagne
Lastly, pour in the Hibiscus syrup which will graduate from crimson at the bottom to light pink at the top
Tip:pour syrup in first for a layered effect

The flower will sit in the bottom of the champagne flute and slowly open up over 3-4 minutes.
Decadent, divine & oh so classy, a new classic is born!

Cochrane Gingerbread House Competition

Our Gingerbread House Competition that took place last Saturday was fantastic!  I could not believe the quality and the detail that so many of our competitors put into their houses!  Well done everyone!!! We had 13 entries and we gave out prizes for the first($500 Gift Certificate), second ($250 Gift Certificate) and the third ($100 Gift Certificate) place winners…

First Place Winner: Carey Thomson – “Cat in the Gingerbread Hat”

Second Place Winner: Amy Gaudet – “Mansion with the Green Roof”

Third Place Winner: Paige Korstrom – “Chateau de Paige”

Congratulations! CBreeze

Wusthof Knives – Two For Every Household

Hello everyone!

My name is Derek. Claire has spent the better part of the year coaxing me into contributing to the Kitchen Boutique blog as a knife expert. For any of you that know Claire, even a little, you can only put her off for so long.  So here I am.

This being my first public forum contribution I want to let you know what you can expect from me. I’ll discuss knives (of course), cutting techniques, styles of blades, sharpening vs honing, how to choose the right knife and length and tons more.  Plus, I will endeavour to end each blog with a tip that may put a smile on your face or introduce you to something new.

There are two knives that every household, no matter the size of family, should own, a great paring knife and cook’s knife.  The later of which also goes by the name chef’s knife or French knife (cause the French first designed the shape).

Paring knives come in a variety of shapes and sizes.  A unique shape will for the most part dictate a specific use or technique.  Today I would like to cover the standard 3 ½” straight blade, the most versatile of all.  This knife can do so many small jobs:  peel fruits and veg, trim fat off meat, score meat to insert garlic or cloves.  Its small, straight-forward shape is well suited when it comes time to making the kid’s lunches or just quartering apples for snack.  I would stay away from more sturdy foods like carrots or potatoes, as the blade is not long enough or rigid enough.  That’s what the cook’s knife is for.

The cook’s knife comes in 14 sizes and styles (WÜSTHOF is the only knife maker that I am aware of with this kind of selection) with sufficient handle sizes to accommodate most hand sizes – even the baseball mitt guys.  You know who you are.  Why so many sizes?  Easy!  We all are built differently; from hand and finger size to wrist and arm strength to proportions of arm length to torso size.  This allows anyone to find a length that is just right and comfortable.  The cook’s knife is your manual food processor.  It will chop, slice and julienne all fruits and vegetables.  Mincing fresh herbs is too easy.  Prepare steaks from your favorite tenderloin.  Although cook’s knives feel heavier and quite robust, they are not meant for bones.  The edges are ground steep so they cannot handle the hardness.

Knives look impressive on the wall of a store.  You cannot find one that works for you by staring at it.  Ask for help, put one in your hand and start the selection process by feeling your way through the assortment.

That’s it for knives today.  If you’re a music fan, you’ll know how personal music is to each of us.  I am not a musician but I live with it almost every waking minute.  I always try to keep an open mind cause you never know what little gem you’ll discover.  On that note, take a listen to Florence and the Machine, fabulous new artist out of the UK.  Unique lyrics tied into a very different sound.  Try the song “dog days are over”.  Enjoy.

Until Next Week – Stay well

Derek

Wildly Delicious Brie Baker

We recently got in boxes and boxes  of Brie Bakers… and I have to tell you… these are the hottest gift!

Place brie wheel inside the baker… put into oven at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes and voila! Baked Brie.

Add chutney or, as I did over Thanksgiving… add Brie Brulee topping and ohmygoodness! Yummy!

The Brie Brulee topping we tried out was the Honey Orange… you sprinkle it on top the brie, before you put it in the oven and it carmalizes while the brie is cooking… when the brie is finished… you can nip it under the grill for a few minutes or use a torch and just “finish-off” the carmalizing brie brulee.

I couldn’t believe how delicious this tasted… I’m never going to get into my skinny pants now!

Available in red, cream, cassis (eggplant), rosemary (green).

Available in two sizes: Single Brie Wheel $19 or Party Wheel $30

Cbreeze

Cuisinart Slow Cooker – Cooking Time!!

The Cuisinart Slow Cooker is one of my favorite electrical appliances that Cuisinart makes.

My husband creates a variation of the Butternut Squash Soup that is in the Cuisinart Recipe book that you get with the Slow Cooker, that is to die for.

Just email me at pots04@telus.net if you would like his trade secrets.

As we’ve had a crummy weather day today, I thought I’d share this with you as I’m feeling like it is Slow Cooker Cooking Time Season!!!

It is available in three sizes: 3.5Qt, 4Qt and 6.5Qt – I recommend the largest size because you can always freeze the left-overs!

 

Sandwich Guard and the Lunch Punch

Back to School

&

Making Lunch

Special

Send your kids back to school with an eco-friendly sandwich guard; think of the all the plastic sandwich bags you can save, and your child can choose from an assortment of cool colours.

Additionally, the s’wich guard is easy to open, and is dishwasher safe. Need I say more?!?!?!

You can even go a step further and cut their sandwich into cool shapes – like giant puzzle pieces, butterflies, elephants, dolphins, or puppies. Or better yet, your child can cut out their own sandwich, since the lunch punch sets are child friendly.

Conveniently, the lunch punch sets can be used on a number of other items; such as, playdough, cheese, cookies, etc.

Amanda 🙂

Life’s On Fire – Cooking for the Rushed

With the end of the lazy, carefree days of summer coming up it is time to start getting into real life mode. With back to school, club meetings, dance lessons, sports, ect ect ect….I recommend running out and buying this book! It really works! It gives you everything you need to have your busy life and eat good food too. On Sunday you print off a copy of the shopping list, check it off, go to the store once and ta da you are ready for the next weeks dinners.

The recipes are simple , older kids would have no problem taking a turn and helping out.The meals are tasty even for the fussy ones in your house.

Local author Sandy Richards knows what she is doing, she has 7  children!

I have made every thing in this book and I don’t think there is one I would not try again, some recipes have become family favorites.

Try it , you will like it!   Keep smiling, from Lianna

Hamburger Press

Finally it is starting to look like summer… and finally, we are bringing out our favorite BBQ items!

This is a popular in-store item every season, as you can control the preservatives or fat content, how big your burger patties are and you can store them all in the freezer, when you are waiting for the next, nice summer day!

The next party you go to… say you’ll bring the patties!

Happy Grilling! A&J

FREE Canada Flag Eco Bag

GO CANADA GO!!!

We have these great little Eco Bags with Canada Flags on them… if you come by the store in Canmore on Canada Day from 1-6pm (after the parade) and mention that you checked out our blog… you can have one for FREE!  WOOT! WOOT!

Store Hours Today: 1pm-6pm in Canmore and 12pm-5pm in Cochrane.

Happy Canada Day!!!

Gluten-free Crunch

YUMMMMMMMMMY!

Mmmmmmm!  Okay, so if you have been hunting for some yummy treats because you’ve just found out that you are either celiac or have a gluten intolerance… hunt no more.

These crunches, available in either hazelnut, dark chocolate or maple flavor are TO DIE FOR!

My sister, who is a celiac and I, who has a gluten intolerance, are always on the hunt for tasty gluten-free food products…when we were introduced to these awhile back, our only problem with the product was keeping the “tasting samples” away from my desk and off our hips! But, ohhhh, they are good!

There are a lot of great new gluten-free options that we’ll be adding to our stock and to our blog so keep a look out in the future.  Our g-f radars are tuned in!

If you live in the Cochrane area… check out GF (Gluten-Free) Patisserie… located on 3rd Avenue in a cute little white ‘n blue house… open Wed-Saturday from 10-5pm… please don’t buy up all of her callebaut brownies… those are my favorites!

Bear Cupcakes!

I had to quickly bake up some cupcakes for a baby shower I went to this weekend. I chose these super cute silicone bear baking cups which were a hit at the party. I decided on icing the blue feet myself as it was a little boys baby shower. Having limited time and  in a hurry to get something that looked good and was easy to create.  They were definitely  convenient  and easy to release out of the flexible silicone.

Of course you can find them at Kitchen Boutique ;0)

Earth Day

Happy Earth Day!  I’m very excited that we got these new Preserve products – just in time to celebrate Earth Day in the store. 

Preserve products are:

*Made from 100% recycled materials

*Made in the USA

*Can be  recycled at any #5 plastic recycle facility or returned to Preserve for recycling. 

*BPA free

*Dishwasher friendly. 

* Available in three colours: green, red and blue. 

*Available as outdoor patio dinnerware (plates, bowls, cups, cutlery), storage containers, colanders, mixing bowl sets and measuring cup sets. 

I’m a huge fan of leaving a better world to my three kids and believe that bringing in products of this nature will help ensure that.  I hope you like ’em and I hope you buy ’em so I can bring in more!!!

Happy Recycling!

Earth note: Kitchen Boutique is a FIERCE recycler (we have one of the best recycling facilities here in Cochrane, Alberta – WOOT! WOOT! and we make ridiculous use of it) and we promote products that are going to last you a long time (less crap that falls apart that’s going into the landfills), so please don’t bulk at some of our prices, just know that we are on Earth’s side and doing everything possible in our business to ensure that our presence is a very small impact on the environment.  Cbreeze.

Easter Bunny!

The cutest Easter Bunny came to visit our Cochrane store location. She was a real hit with all the customers coming into the shop. She hid eggs for the kids in the flower boxes at the front of the store and posed for pictures with all the tourists.  She even took over the front desk to help with some customers.

DO YOU like chocolate? What’s your favorite MILK , DARK or WHITE? Let us know leave a comment…

Cadbury Chocolate Fondues

We just got our Cadbury shipment in and it is making me hungry for Easter! These cool fondues are  a great treat for that special Cadbury lover in your family… we also carry the fondue fillers in both the Caramilk and Creme Egg to add to this perfect gift!  Click on the pics to link to our online store where you can buy these!!!

Do you know how they get the Caramilk inside a Caramilk bar? Comment and let us know… because we don’t know and we would really like to know!

Have a wonderful Easter Holiday Weekend… and remember to join us in Cochrane from 1-3pm to see the Easter Bunny hiding chocolate eggs around the store!  Cbreeze

What a Store we have!

Hey just a short note about something Bryan and I have been talking about over dinner. We have been, in the last week traveling from San Fransisco to Hollywood. We have stopped, as you may have read, at more than a few winery’s and small shops. What we have noticed is each and everyone we have been in, carries something we have in our store. So, for the people lucky enough to have shopped at The Kitchen Boutique , rest assured we carry EVERYTHING!. From Be-Bop Biscottie to Vinturi, Picnic Time Baskets, Cheese ball mixes, wine napkins, glasses etc. We have all the best and more!
That is such a cool feeling , as someone who works there, to know that. Well that’s my thought for the day.
Keep Smiling. Lianna
Oh and if you like my blogs of my travels you should tell my boss and maybe I can just travel around and do this more often.

Canmore Kitchen Boutique- Jane’s first blog

Hi from The Mountain Kitchen Store in Canmore, Alberta.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with us, we are a unique little kitchen store nestled in the foothills of the amazingly beautiful, and at this moment, snow covered Rocky Mountains…..so you can see why, in Canmore, we are known as The “Mountain Kitchen”. But, even so, we work closely with our larger sister store in Cochrane and, between the two of us, we are known as  Kitchen Boutique.

As Co-Manager of this delightful Aladdin’s Cave bursting with kitchen appliances, beautiful china and gadgets and gizmos to amaze and please the most fastidious of customers, it also falls to me to teach the Cake Decorating classes here in Canmore, a rewarding and most enjoyable experience for students and teacher alike as I am constantly amazed and delighted at the creative expertise my students display and the obvious pleasure they get out of the classes.

Now, as I brush the rose petals out of the window from my Valentine’s display I can reveal my Baking window, not only for adults but also for the blossoming cook in every family. There are cute aprons and chef’s hats and a great little baking set complete with cookie cutters and a rolling pin……perfect for little hands. And then there are our fabulous character cake pans….Care Bears, Dora, Tinkerbell, to name but a few…and even a cheeky monkey…perfect for the cheeky monkey in your family.
Until next time.
Happy Baking
Jane.

www.kitchenboutique.ca

Hilarious Cocktail Napkins!

Ok some people, not naming any names, but that’s what they get for letting me order stuff, might think that I have gone a little overboard with the napkins we have in the store. We do have a lot I will admit it, but there are just soooo many good ones to chose from. My favorites, and the hardest to pick just a few, are the funny cocktail napkins.

Part of it is me, but the biggest part is watching the customers come up to the rack and just stand and laugh.  It is contagious!… and who doesn’t like a good laugh! I mean you can be just having a boring day, working away and a little group of friends walks in,  then you hear one person giggling.  Then it’s” come and see this”, then it’s, “no look at this one” ,”this is sooo Susan, I have to get this” “No, what about this one, it’s too good!”

Do you see what I am saying, people are laughing , having fun, now the staff are laughing, and the next people that walk in want to know what’s so funny, and on and on it  goes.  All because I may have gotten a Little carried away with the napkins.

Keep smiling everyone, or just laugh out loud if you like, it’s fun!

Lianna

Gourmet foods make me hungry!

I know the world is hoping for snow and cold out in Vancouver this week, but I would really like summer to hurry up and show up.  The cold weather has been keeping people in the house and so the store has been a little quiet the last couple of days. The only thing about that is that we get some much needed paperwork and ordering done.

Yesterday I pulled out all the catalogs for the gourmet food we carry. This includes Wildly Delicious, Garlic Box, Perth and Pestle, and Orange Crate, to name a few. Ok I have to tell you after a couple of hours of that I WAS HUNGRY! We are going to have some tasty things coming in to the shop soon, Get Ready! Oh and let’s not forget all the beverages, but we will save that for another day.
Keep smiling! Lianna

Changes are Happening

Good morning!

The Cochrane store is changing around again! For all our regular customers you will know we do that often.  Nothing too major, just making space for the new and cleaning out the old.

Yesterday, Sandy and I, moved the cleaning section to the thermometer/fish section and the thermometer/fish section over to the ever changing, ever evolving, gadget wall. I do have to tell you that our gadget wall is packed.  Customers just stand there and stare at it, trying to take it all in.
Now we have space near the back where the cleaning section was, to expand the sale section. So, if you are in the store looking for something, don’t worry if you can’t find it, someone will help you,(as soon as they remember where we put it themselves).

What will today bring??
Keep Smiling, Lianna
Ps. Sorry folks there will be no blog tomorrow as it is Super Bowl Sunday and I have create a football cake and little football sandwiches for the party. Go Gold Team, Go!

Top 5 Kitchen Tools and Gadgets

#1. OXO Good Grips Tongs

OXO good grips tongs have a nylon head which makes them ok to use on all your cookware. They have locking and unlocking positions for easy storage and are made from very sturdy stainless steel. This is my number one gadget as I use it so often for flipping bacon in the morning to chicken at night.

#2. Zyliss Garlic Press

Everyone loves a good garlic press and this one doesn’t disappoint. No peeling necessary, easy to clean, and can handle more than one clove at a time.

CLICK HERE to purchase this item

#3 Kuhn Rikon Piranha Peeler

The name says it all. The blade on this gadget peels my butternut squash so easily and doesn’t slip. the handle is perfect with it’s rubber non-slip ergonomic handle. I love this peeler because it is so very effortless.

#4. Microplane

These graters are extremely sharp, having the best surgical-grade stainless steel blades out there. Easy to store as they are flat and dishwasher safe. I love using my microplane for anything from lemon zest, to chocolate, to cheese.

CLICK HERE to purchase this item

#5. Egg-Perfect Color Changing Egg timer

Just place the egg timer into your pot with your real eggs and watch as the egg cooks. The colour of the egg timer will change to soft, medium, or hard. This makes it incredibly easy to boil the perfect egg every morning.

CLICK HERE to purchase this item